Illinois Compiled Statutes 105 ILCS 5/21B-35 – Minimum requirements for educators trained in other states or countries
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(a) Any applicant who has not been entitled by an Illinois-approved educator preparation program at an Illinois institution of higher education applying for a Professional Educator License endorsed in a teaching field or school support personnel area must meet the following requirements:
(1) the applicant must:
(A) hold a comparable and valid educator license
(1) the applicant must:
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 105 ILCS 5/21B-35
- accredited: as used in this Article in connection with a university or institution, means an institution of higher education accredited by the North Central Association or other comparable regional accrediting association. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 105 ILCS 5/21B-105
- institution: means such college, university, or for-profit or not-for-profit entity that meets requirements set by the State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 105 ILCS 5/21B-105
- State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
(A) hold a comparable and valid educator license
or certificate, as defined by rule, with similar grade level and content area credentials from another state, with the State Board of Education having the authority to determine what constitutes similar grade level and content area credentials from another state;
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(B) have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally
accredited institution of higher education; and
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(C) (blank); or
(2) the applicant must:
(A) have completed a state-approved program for
(2) the applicant must:
(A) have completed a state-approved program for
the licensure area sought, including coursework concerning (i) methods of instruction of the exceptional child, (ii) methods of reading that align with all applicable standards set forth in Part 23 of Title 23 of the Illinois Administrative Code and reading in the content area, and (iii) instructional strategies for English learners;
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(B) have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally
accredited institution of higher education;
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(C) have successfully met all Illinois
examination requirements, except that:
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(i) (blank);
(ii) an applicant who has successfully
(ii) an applicant who has successfully
completed a test of content, as defined by rules, at the time of initial licensure in another state is not required to complete a test of content; and
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(iii) an applicant for a teaching endorsement
who has successfully completed an evidence-based assessment of teacher effectiveness, as defined by rules, at the time of initial licensure in another state is not required to complete an evidence-based assessment of teacher effectiveness; and
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(D) for an applicant for a teaching endorsement,
have completed student teaching or an equivalent experience or, for an applicant for a school service personnel endorsement, have completed an internship or an equivalent experience.
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(b) In order to receive a Professional Educator License endorsed in a teaching field or school support personnel area, applicants trained in another country must meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Have completed a comparable education program in
(1) Have completed a comparable education program in
another country.
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(2) Have had transcripts evaluated by an evaluation
service approved by the State Superintendent of Education.
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(3) Have a degree comparable to a degree from a
regionally accredited institution of higher education.
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(4) Have completed coursework aligned to standards
concerning (i) methods of instruction of the exceptional child, (ii) methods of reading that align with all applicable standards set forth in Part 26 of Title 23 of the Illinois Administrative Code and reading in the content area, and (iii) instructional strategies for English learners.
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(5) (Blank).
(6) (Blank).
(7) Have successfully met all State licensure
(6) (Blank).
(7) Have successfully met all State licensure
examination requirements. Applicants who have successfully completed a test of content, as defined by rules, at the time of initial licensure in another country shall not be required to complete a test of content. Applicants for a teaching endorsement who have successfully completed an evidence-based assessment of teacher effectiveness, as defined by rules, at the time of initial licensure in another country shall not be required to complete an evidence-based assessment of teacher effectiveness.
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(8) Have completed student teaching or an equivalent
experience.
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(9) (Blank).
(b-5) All applicants who have not been entitled by an Illinois-approved educator preparation program at an Illinois institution of higher education and applicants trained in another country applying for a Professional Educator License endorsed for principal or superintendent must hold a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and hold a comparable and valid educator license or certificate with similar grade level and subject matter credentials, with the State Board of Education having the authority to determine what constitutes similar grade level and subject matter credentials from another state, or must meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Have completed an educator preparation program
(b-5) All applicants who have not been entitled by an Illinois-approved educator preparation program at an Illinois institution of higher education and applicants trained in another country applying for a Professional Educator License endorsed for principal or superintendent must hold a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and hold a comparable and valid educator license or certificate with similar grade level and subject matter credentials, with the State Board of Education having the authority to determine what constitutes similar grade level and subject matter credentials from another state, or must meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Have completed an educator preparation program
approved by another state or comparable educator program in another country leading to the receipt of a license or certificate for the Illinois endorsement sought.
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(2) Have successfully met all State licensure
examination requirements, as required by Section 21B-30 of this Code. Applicants who have successfully completed a test of content, as defined by rules, at the time of initial licensure in another state or country shall not be required to complete a test of content.
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(2.5) Have completed an internship, as defined by
rule.
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(3) (Blank).
(4) Have completed coursework aligned to standards
(4) Have completed coursework aligned to standards
concerning (i) methods of instruction of the exceptional child, (ii) methods of reading that align with all applicable standards set forth in Part 26 of Title 23 of the Illinois Administrative Code and reading in the content area, and (iii) instructional strategies for English learners.
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(4.5) (Blank).
(5) Have completed a master’s degree.
(6) Have successfully completed teaching, school
(5) Have completed a master’s degree.
(6) Have successfully completed teaching, school
support, or administrative experience as defined by rule.
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(b-7) All applicants who have not been entitled by an Illinois-approved educator preparation program at an Illinois institution of higher education applying for a Professional Educator License endorsed for Director of Special Education must hold a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and must hold a comparable and valid educator license or certificate with similar grade level and subject matter credentials, with the State Board of Education having the authority to determine what constitutes similar grade level and subject matter credentials from another state, or must meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Have completed a master’s degree.
(2) Have 2 years of full-time experience
(1) Have completed a master’s degree.
(2) Have 2 years of full-time experience
providing special education services.
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(3) Have successfully completed all examination
requirements, as required by Section 21B-30 of this Code. Applicants who have successfully completed a test of content, as identified by rules, at the time of initial licensure in another state or country shall not be required to complete a test of content.
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(4) Have completed coursework aligned to
standards concerning (i) methods of instruction of the exceptional child, (ii) methods of reading that align with all applicable standards set forth in Part 26 of Title 23 of the Illinois Administrative Code and reading in the content area, and (iii) instructional strategies for English learners.
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(b-10) All applicants who have not been entitled by an Illinois-approved educator preparation program at an Illinois institution of higher education applying for a Professional Educator License endorsed for chief school business official must hold a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and must hold a comparable and valid educator license or certificate with similar grade level and subject matter credentials, with the State Board of Education having the authority to determine what constitutes similar grade level and subject matter credentials from another state, or must meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Have completed a master’s degree in school
(1) Have completed a master’s degree in school
business management, finance, or accounting.
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(2) Have successfully completed an internship in
school business management or have 2 years of experience as a school business administrator.
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(3) Have successfully met all State examination
requirements, as required by Section 21B-30 of this Code. Applicants who have successfully completed a test of content, as identified by rules, at the time of initial licensure in another state or country shall not be required to complete a test of content.
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(4) Have completed modules aligned to standards
concerning methods of instruction of the exceptional child, methods of reading and reading in the content area, and instructional strategies for English learners.
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(c) The State Board of Education, in consultation with the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board, may adopt such rules as may be necessary to implement this Section.